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Kingston – Books 15 – IMG_6979

Limited Illustrations and Pictorials, Sample Circuits, Additional Books, Parts Suppliers, Formulas Used in Calculations

Contents by Chapter

1\. Functions

Design Process: Type of EV; Local vs. Distant Travel; The UTLEV and the PASEV

The Big Five

Torque

Speed

Weight

Range

Power Capacity

Interrelationships

Source

The Ownerbuilt EV

Street Legal

The Motorized Bicycle

The Three-Wheeled UTLEV

EV Classes

1. Mechanical Power

Motor

AC vs. DC Motors

The Series Motor

The Shunt Motor

The Compound (Wound) Motor

The Permanent Magnet Motor

Determining Motor Horsepower

HP Formula for EV’s

1. The Coefficient of Friction 2. Vehicle Weight 3. The Constant ‘k’ 4. Vehicle Speed 5. Divide by Horsepower 6. Hill Climbing

Motor Voltage and Current Ratings

Motor RPM

Other Motor Factors

1. Cooling Needs 2. Motor Weight 3. Motor Mate-up 4. Mountings 5. Bearings 6. Electrical Connections

Gearbox

Functions

Inside the Gearbox

Gear Ratios

Hillclimbing Again

Finding Gear Ratios

Fixed-Gear vs. Gearbox’ed EV

1. Simple Single-wheel Drives 2. Jack-shaft, Single-wheel Drive 3. Shaft Torque

Transaxle

1. Electrical Power

Batteries

Ratings

a.. Capacity

b. Rate of Discharge

c. Deep-Cycle

d. Voltage

Battery Pack

Other Battery Parameters

1. Case Type 2. Case Size 3. Weight 4. Terminals 5. Connectors

Maintenance

1. Battery Water 2. Hydrometer Readings 3. Maintenance Schedule

The Battery Compartment

Control

Basic Control Requirements

1. Breakaway Current 2. Speed 3. Motor Reversing 4. Over current

Control Techniques

1. On-or-Off 2. Resistance Control 3. Resistance Control of Armature Current 4. Resistance Control of Field Winding 5. Resistance Control of the Armature and Field Windings 6. Voltage Tap Control 7. Chopper Control

Evaluating Control Techniques

Practical Control Circuits

1. Simple On-or-Off Speed Control 2. A Slide-Switch Armature Current, Resistive Speed Control 3. A Solenoid-Switched, Armature Current, Resistive Speed Control --- Type I 4. A Solenoid – Switched, Armature Current, Resistive Speed Control --- Type II 5. A Field Current, Resistive Speed Control 6. A Voltage Tap Control - - Type I 7. A Voltage Tap Control - - Type II 8. A Series Motor Reversing Circuit 9. A Shunt Motor Reversing Control 10. A Compound – Wound Motor Reversing Control

Special Circuits

1. A Series Motor Overspeed Circuit 2. A Compound Motor Overspeed Circuit 3. A Dynamic Braking Circuit 4. Regenerative Braking

Monitor

Indicators

Gauges

Ammeter

Voltmeter

Speedometer

Odometer

Tachometer

Temperature Gauge

Instrumentation Power

Equipment

Horn

Wipers

Mirrors

Spare Tire

Turn Signals

Headlights

Reflectors

Vent Fan

Heater Fan

Interior Light

Battery Compartment Light

Charging

Charging Requirements

Charging Sources

1. Utility Charging 2. Automobile Power 3. Standby Generator Power 4. Alternative Charging

Charging Station

An EV Charger

1. FRAME WORKS

Steering

Single - Wheel Steering

Twin – Wheel Steering

Suspension

Leaf Springs

Coil Springs

Coil or Leaf Springs

Shock Absorbers

Brakes

Drum Brakes

Disc – Type Brakes

Resistive Brakes

Dynamic and Regenerative Braking

Applying Brakes

An EV Braking System

Operator Linkage

Wheel and Tires

Traction

Wheel Ratings

Wheel Support

Practical Wheel Assemblies

Frame

Skin

1. VEHICLES

Earthmind’s UTLEV

A Planned PASEV

A Planned UTLEV

CUBBYHOLE

A. California Vehicle Codes Applicable To Electric Vehicles

B. Finding Resistance and Wattage Values for Rheostats

C. Solutions to Problems

D. More Solutions to Problems

E. Battery Combinations for Voltage Taps

F. Resistive Coils for Armature Current Control

G. Safety

1. THE HYBRID EV

The IC-Engine Card

The Pure EV

The Hybrid (DARE EQUIPPED) EV

Power Capacity

Operation

Efficiency

Lifespan

Control

The Hybrid EV and the Environment

Hybrid Economics

Building the EV

Conversion

Scratch-built EVs

Road Test

Paperback 214 pages ISBN: 0-915238-17-9